摘要 |
<p>A towing device 1 for a golf trolley 10 comprises a longitudinal resilient linkage. This comprises a spring 7, a damper 4 for a resilient portion, a further rigid portion, and means 9, 11 at one end of the linkage for pivotal attachment thereof to the bag-carrying part of the trolley. The towing device may be built into the handle of the trolley, or may be an accessory attachable thereto. The damper may comprise a piston 3 and cylinder 2, and may contain air or other gas, or oil, or other hydraulic fluid. Embodiments using telescopic cylinders are also described. The extent of pivotal movement of the towing device relative to the bag-carrying part of the trolley is restricted by a flexible link or spring 27. The device may be attached to a belt 22 or other item of clothing on the trunk of a user. The trolley may have an auxiliary wheel fitted to the bottom of the bag-carrying part.</p> |